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negro

/ˈniɡroʊ/

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an outdated and offensive term for a Black person

黑人（过时且冒犯性称呼）

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Modern English treats Negro as outdated and offensive in most contexts.
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现代英语中，“Negro”在大多数语境下已被视为过时且冒犯。
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Pronunciation: /ˈniɡroʊ/

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